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Dany Heatley? update: possibly traded to rangers

While several Eastern Conference teams, in particular the Boston Bruins, were mentioned by agents as a possible landing spot for Heatley, the speculation is that his preferred list includes a group of Western Conference teams, perhaps as many as eight: the San Jose Sharks probably top the list, followed by the Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames.

Both the Blues and the Kings would have young prospects to offer in return, but the word on the street is that the Kings will pursue Marian Hossa if he doesn't re-sign with the Red Wings.

The Sharks could offer Patrick Marleau. His $6.3-million salary would nearly offset Heatley's $7.5 million salary cap hit, but Marleau is not a natural winger, nor is he a superstar in Heatley's class.

Heatley's family lives in Calgary, and the Senators would gladly take defenceman Dion Phaneuf in exchange, but it'll be difficult to squeeze Jarome Iginla and Heatley into the same spotlight. As well, the Senators would still need to acquire a forward to replace Heatley.

Edmonton has numerous young players to offer, and Heatley has played for both head coach Pat Quinn and associate coach Tom Renney on various Team Canada teams.

Plus, Edmonton, like Calgary, is a hockey market. A chance to win the Stanley Cup at some point in his career might mean something to Heatley.
Vancouver needs scoring, but is going to spend a big chunk of money re-signing the Sedins, Daniel and Henrik. That may not leave them able to take on Heatley's salary, unless they were to do something wild, such as offer goalie Roberto Luongo. Sometimes teams do dumb things, but not often.

“When I was released, a lot of my friends were like, ‘I guess you are probably going to go to the Patriots to play with Tom Brady,’ and I'm like 'you all must not know about that kid down in Indy.’” Andre Johnson said of Andrew Luck

unlikely heatley becomes a canucks, but its still fun to speculate. We're just in a financial bind right now and our number 1 priority is too bring back the sedins, imo.

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“When I was released, a lot of my friends were like, ‘I guess you are probably going to go to the Patriots to play with Tom Brady,’ and I'm like 'you all must not know about that kid down in Indy.’” Andre Johnson said of Andrew Luck

“When I was released, a lot of my friends were like, ‘I guess you are probably going to go to the Patriots to play with Tom Brady,’ and I'm like 'you all must not know about that kid down in Indy.’” Andre Johnson said of Andrew Luck

doubt heatley well come here, the seem to involve edmoton, san jose, toronto, and vancouver in about every trade, im thinking maybe we should let the sedins go sign gabroik boumeester and some other forwards if we could

“When I was released, a lot of my friends were like, ‘I guess you are probably going to go to the Patriots to play with Tom Brady,’ and I'm like 'you all must not know about that kid down in Indy.’” Andre Johnson said of Andrew Luck

I have NOT been able to confirm this deal as of yet. And with what the Rangers gave up for Healtey I would not be surprised if these where False reports. But It is a report non the less. And I figured it should be shared.

“When I was released, a lot of my friends were like, ‘I guess you are probably going to go to the Patriots to play with Tom Brady,’ and I'm like 'you all must not know about that kid down in Indy.’” Andre Johnson said of Andrew Luck

Doesn't make sense for the Rangers really, but whatever, I agree I didn't think we would get him

Dude it's the Rangers, what does make sense for them. Zherdev, Roszival (while a good player overpaid) and Porter is hardly anything. I think if that's all they gave up the picks are just toss ins. Heatley is still a good player. Maybe he can gel with Gomez/Drury.